Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he wants to break through a diplomatic standoff with South Korea to encourage cooperation on the coronavirus pandemic and the security alliance with the U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s problems with shareholder voting underscores need for reform
The conglomerate l ater confirmed that 1,139 voting forms were invalidated by Sumitomo Mitsui, the registry administrator, even though they had been mailed three days before the July 30 deadline and ... ( read original story ...)
‘It’s ALWAYS sunny’: Tennis champ Osaka BASKS in the glow of her US Open glory as she posts BIKINI shot while lounging by the pool
Naomi Osaka has been dealing with the blow of her injury withdrawal from the French Open by indulging in a spot of sunbathing, sharing a sun-kissed shot with fans while tagging rapper boyfriend Cordae ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new PM calls for better ties with South Korea, cooperation on North Korea
Japan's new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, spoke to South Korea's president for the first time on Thursday, calling for both countries to repair their frayed ties and cooperate to counter any threat ... ( read original story ...)
Lo and behold, giant Gundam robot returns with slick killer moves in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA - A six-storey-high robot modelled after a character in the classic anime series Mobile Suit Gundam made its first killer moves this week to win the hearts of fans of the Gundam franchise.. ( read original story ...)
Osaka withdraws from French Open with hamstring injury
Japan's Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the upcoming French Open with a hamstring injury, she said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Bach offers pep session for Tokyo Games and talks up vaccine
IOC President Thomas Bach delivered a pep talk to Japanese government officials and local organizers on Thursday that included suggestions that “hundreds of millions” of ... ( read original story ...)
Sanbokan: Japan’s rare, sour citrus fruit
Sour, bitter and exquisitely delicious, the rare sanbokan fruit is believed to have originated with a single tree growing inside a castle. ( read original story ...)
A Man in Nagoya has been Arrested After Stealing a Bag Containing With Money in Store
A 39-year-old man in Nagoya has been arrested after suspicion of theft. He walked off with a shoulder bag belonging ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics could take place without vaccine: IOC chief
Olympic boss Thomas Bach said Thursday that the Tokyo Games could take place next year even without a coronavirus vaccine, pointing to the success of the Tour de France. ( read original story ...)
IOC’s Bach sounds optimistic note on Tokyo Games in 2021
IOC President Thomas Bach sounded an optimistic note on Thursday about holding the Tokyo Olympics next year, taking heart from the recent resumption of major sports events and progress in novel ... ( read original story ...)
Street in Tokyo
People use umbrellas to shelter from the rain while crossing a street in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Meet BMX rider Matthias Dandois
As a young boy, Matthias Dandois dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player."I was really into soccer. I played for seven years but I sucked at it. The coach was always screaming at me for ... ( read original story ...)
All hail the King! Praise for Japan footballer Kazu, 53, after new record
Japan's 53-year-old footballing golden oldie Kazuyoshi Miura, better known as King Kazu, won plaudits Thursday for his latest record-setting appearance, but said he was disappointed he didn't score. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM tells South Korea it’s time to fix strained ties
Japan's new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Thursday held his first telephone call with his South Korean counterpart since taking office, telling President Moon Jae-in that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and South Korea need to repair ties, cooperate on North Korea – PM
Japan and South Korea must cooperate to counter any threat from North Korea, Japan's new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, told South Korea's president on Thursday, calling for the uneasy neighbours to ... ( read original story ...)